Tom Ford has finally brought out an excellent new eyeshadow formulation - Crème! This hybrid cream-to-powder formula is supposed to mimic our skin's natural ceramides so the colors stay on and blend better. There are 3 different quads offered this time (Rose Topaz, Tiger Eye, and Smokey Quartz) but all of them look very basic and maybe a little bit too safe that I almost passed on this release. Turns out the formula is indeed great and different enough that it warrants adding another neutral eyeshadow palette to my already large collection.

I purchased Bobbi Brown LUXE Precious Metals Eyeshadow Palette on a whim and didn't expect much. Turns out it was one of the best from the holiday collections! This gorgeous palette is still available on Selfridges and even on sale. I'd highly recommend this one if you like sophisticated shimmery finishes in eyeshadows. It was a part of the holiday collection but certainly is something that I will reach for over and over again.

This year's Charlotte Tilbury Holiday Collection is rather huge but I only picked up one eyeshadow quad, and this will be the last one from the brand for a while. Charlotte Tilbury has many die-hard fans and I myself certainly see the appeals but after trying out a bunch last summer and this Cosmic Pearl eyeshadow quad, I have come to a realization that maybe it isn't the brand for me.